Yogurt Pail Production Machine for Morocco Market

Morocco's food packaging market is valued at approximately USD 2.8 billion in 2025, with rigid plastic packaging growing at 5 to 7% CAGR driven by urbanization, modern retail expansion, and the Plan Maroc Vert agricultural development program. The country's GDP of approximately USD 140 billion supports a population of 37 million with increasing disposable income and shifting consumption toward packaged and branded foods. Morocco's dairy sector is anchored by Centrale Danone (a Danone subsidiary holding approximately 55% market share), Copag-Jaouda, and Safilait, with combined processing capacity exceeding 2.5 billion liters annually. The government's Green Morocco Plan has increased domestic milk production by over 60% since 2008, creating sustained demand for dairy packaging capacity. PP resin is imported primarily from Saudi Arabia, Europe, and Turkey at approximately USD 1,250 to 1,400 per metric ton CIF Casablanca. Morocco's free trade agreements with the EU, the U.S., Turkey, and several African countries position the country as an attractive manufacturing base for packaging converters targeting multiple export markets. The Casablanca-Settat and Tangier-Tetouan regions are the primary industrial zones for food packaging production.

Injection molding machines enter Morocco under HS code 8477.10, subject to import duties of 2.5% on the CIF value, plus 20% VAT. Morocco's customs procedures are relatively efficient, with clearance at Casablanca port typically completed in 5 to 10 working days for industrial equipment. Food-contact packaging materials must comply with Moroccan NM (Norme Marocaine) standards administered by IMANOR (Institut Marocain de Normalisation), which are closely aligned with European EN standards and EU Regulation 10/2011. CE certification on HWAMDA machines is recognized by Moroccan authorities and significantly accelerates the compliance verification process. Morocco's bilateral free trade agreements mean that packaging produced on HWAMDA equipment can be exported to EU markets (under the Morocco-EU Association Agreement), the U.S. (Morocco-U.S. FTA), and numerous African countries duty-free, provided the packaging meets the relevant food-contact standards of each destination. HWAMDA provides technical documentation in French, Morocco's primary business language, including operation manuals, maintenance guides, and CE declarations of conformity.

For Moroccan yogurt pail production, HWAMDA recommends the SPV5-480 (4,800 kN clamping force) with 4-cavity molds for 1 to 2-liter pails and the SPV5-550 (5,500 kN clamping force) with 2-cavity molds for 3 to 5-liter formats. The SPV5-480 produces 2-liter yogurt pails at 30 to 35 grams, achieving 8 to 10 second cycle times for 1,440 to 1,800 pails per hour. The servo-hydraulic drive system consumes 1.0 to 1.2 kWh per kilogram processed, representing significant savings given Morocco's industrial electricity cost of approximately USD 0.10 per kWh. The mold includes tamper-evident lock geometry and IML compatibility with SWITEK automation for premium brand decoration. The INOVA controller supports French-language interface for Moroccan operators. The machine's strengthened platen design ensures uniform clamping force across the pail mold's large projected area, maintaining dimensional consistency critical for lid fit and tamper-evident function. HWAMDA machines handle the full range of thin-wall PP resins available through Moroccan importers, with processing temperatures of 200 to 280 degrees Celsius and MFI requirements of 20 to 40 g/10 min for optimal thin-wall filling.

A complete HWAMDA yogurt pail line for the Moroccan market, including the SPV5-480 machine, 4-cavity IML mold, SWITEK IML system, and auxiliaries, represents a total investment of USD 200,000 to 310,000 CIF Casablanca. Production cost per 2-liter yogurt pail runs approximately USD 0.06 to 0.09, including imported PP at approximately USD 1,300 per metric ton, IML label, energy at USD 0.10 per kWh, labor, and mold amortization. Market selling prices of USD 0.12 to 0.22 per pail support gross margins of 40 to 55%. At 85% capacity utilization running three shifts, a single line generates monthly revenue of approximately USD 65,000 to 110,000. Most Moroccan operators achieve full return on investment within 16 to 22 months. The additional revenue opportunity from exporting packaging to West African markets can accelerate payback. Equipment cost per pail averages USD 0.003 to 0.004 amortized over 5 years. HWAMDA offers payment terms of 30% T/T deposit with 70% against bill of lading, and accepts letters of credit through major Moroccan banks including Attijariwafa, BMCE, and Banque Populaire.